Studio Rivello
Y2K decor is nostalgia with a glossy finish: chrome, candy colors, rounded shapes and tech that looks like the future did in 2000. The way to make it work is to choose a few strong pieces and keep the rest of the room simple.
1. The fisheye mirror
The Red Y2K Convex Mirror is the piece that says Y2K straight away. It's 12 inches across, with a lightweight ABS frame and a shatter-resistant acrylic face that bends the whole room into a bubble.
2. A CD on the floor
The Y2K CD Round Rug is a 28-inch disc in soft flocked pile that's gentle on bare feet, with a non-slip backing, and it goes in the washing machine.
3. A glossy mushroom lamp
The Orange Mushroom Lamp is an Italian-style mushroom lamp with a high-gloss finish. Orange is the color that ties a Y2K room together.
4. A flip clock
The mooas Newtro Flip Clock turns its cards on its own as time passes, under a transparent cover. It's battery powered with AM/PM, and it works on a desk or the wall.
5. A lava lamp
The 16" Blue Lava Lamp is the slow-moving classic: as it warms up, the wax drifts up and down in the liquid. Put it where you'll look at it from bed.
6. A smiley in neon
The Smiley Neon Sign is 13 x 13 in and plugs into USB on a 2 m cable, so it runs from a power bank, phone charger or computer. Stick-on hooks come in the box.
7. A tiny arcade
The Tiny Arcade Tetris is only 3.5" tall and actually playable, with original Tetris gameplay and 80s arcade sounds. It's the desk detail that makes people pick it up.
How to style Y2K
- Pick two colors, like red and orange or blue and chrome, and stick to them.
- Choose rounded shapes over sharp corners.
- Keep the bedding plain white so the colorful pieces stand out.
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